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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2010)

Mark Daly: The Senator might use the microphone that is working.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Mark Daly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to speak. When the Minister of State attends the House, will the Leader allow me to contribute on Deputy Burton's comments on radio this morning which were nothing short of reckless? The Labour Party's finance spokesperson was discussing defaulting on senior bondholders which legally would be the same as defaulting on deposit holders....

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Mark Daly: As Senator McCarthy is well aware, that is what Deputy Burton stated this morning. She wanted to give bondholders a hair cut to a figure of 50% but no better man than the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to put the matter in simple terms.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Mark Daly: He stated it would be like going to a bank manager, telling him or her that we would default on a loan and asking for another one. This is what the Labour Party proposes to do in government. It wants to go back to the market to ask for more money, despite defaulting on our loan.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Mark Daly: It is as simple as that. If this is what the future holds for the country under the Labour Party in government, God help us all.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Mark Daly: In support of my colleague from County Donegal, will the Leader arrange for the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, to attend the House to discuss the issue of regional airports? We had a positive meeting with the Minister last night about Kerry Airport, but other regional airports will be affected by the conclusion of the funding allocation in July next year. I thank the Cathaoirleach...

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister of State. On 8 December 2009, the Taoiseach, Deputy Brian Cowen, sent me a letter stating: Dear Senator Daly, I write to you in relation to Kenmare Hospital and having spoken to Mary Harney TD. I wish to confirm that this project will go to design and planning early next year. Construction will also commence in 2010 and the project is scheduled for completion in...

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Mark Daly: I look forward to the telephone call.

Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)

Mark Daly: Excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2010)

Mark Daly: It is unfortunate that Senator O'Toole has left us because I could reply to his comments on the mobile phone labelling Bill. No doubt he has done considerable research on the matter. I ask the Leader to have a debate on this legislation. Senator O'Toole is obviously a wise man from Kerry, but probably has not read-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2010)

Mark Daly: -----this is related to the question to the Leader - the US President's cancer panel report that the true burden of environmentally caused cancers is grossly underestimated. The report named mobile phones as a possible cause and stated precaution is required. France has brought in legislation. In the UK, they hand out leaflets at health clinics warning that children should not use mobile...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Mark Daly: We had two by-elections last year. Does Senator Buttimer not remember them?

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Mark Daly: Come on, ref; give the man a chance.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Mark Daly: Cathaoirleach, the Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Mark Daly: We all get two minutes but Jerry gets-----

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Mark Daly: No one knows that more than me.

Seanad: Fire Service (6 Jul 2010)

Mark Daly: The fire brigade service in Kenmare is a professional service provided by very committed firemen deserving of the best equipment and facilities. The fire brigade station location has varied through the years. In the 1940s and 1950s it was a shed in the corner of the butter market in Kenmare with a fire pump pulled by a car. It was operated by men such as Dan Dooley, Jerry Shea, Sonny...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010: Second Stage (23 Jun 2010)

Mark Daly: I welcome the Minister and the Bill which follows the misuse of drugs order presented in May to proscribe over 200 drugs. Last year drug dealers were coming up with a new version of a drug every two weeks to get around the law. The Bill will close down head shops. There is a provision to make it a civil rather than a criminal offence which means the matter can be dealt with in a civil...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Mark Daly: I ask the Leader to bring the Minister for Finance to the House to discuss proposals which have appeared in the media and the report of an bord snip nua last year on the reintroduction of a property tax. There is currently a €200 charge on second homes, which is equitable and fair because if people have a second home, they should be able to afford the €200 to help infrastructure in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Mark Daly: To impose a property tax on people in negative equity seems to be highly unjust. I ask for the Minister for Finance to come to the House to outline his position on this issue because such an imposition in the budget would be a serious burden on people who already have mortgages. Half of what they pay in mortgages goes to a payment they have given to the Government up front.